Investing
in the
industries
of the future

Breakthroughs in digitization, energy systems, advanced materials, and applied AI are reshaping the global economy. At CM Venture, we invest in science-backed technologies that translate innovation into real-world impact. We predict where science-led innovation is creating durable change, select technologies grounded in rigorous technical conviction, build alongside founders to translate research into real-world impact, and partner across industries with our corporate investors and broader ecosystem to scale.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION (dx)

Digital technologies are redefining how industries operate, scale, and compete. At CM Venture, we focus on innovations that upgrade industrial systems through software, data, and connectivity, enabling smarter production, more efficient operations, and resilient value chains. We seek to translate digital capability into measurable performance gains. 

MATERIALS TRANSFORMATION (MX)

Materials underpin every industrial system, from energy infrastructure to advanced manufacturing. CM Venture invests across the materials lifecycle, from synthesis and advanced formulations to performance enhancement and circular solutions. We back science-driven innovations that improve efficiency, durability, and sustainability. 

Energy Transformation
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The global shift toward cleaner, more resilient energy systems is accelerating. CM Venture focuses on technologies that enable decarbonization, energy efficiency, and systems-level transition, spanning generation, storage, fuels, and industrial energy use. We invest in solutions that support the move from legacy energy models to scalable, sustainable alternatives.

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Applied AI is becoming a foundational layer across industrial systems. CM Venture focuses on AI that is embedded in real-world applications, enhancing decision-making, automation, and system performance. Our emphasis is on technologies where data, algorithms, and domain expertise combine to deliver tangible, operational impact.

What type of startups do we look out for?

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We like disruptive technologies protected by strong IPs, are beyond proof-of-concept, cost-effective in manufacturing, and world-class in performance.

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The startup should address an emerging new industry that will shape the world for decades to come. It should offer a clear value proposition leading to a big impact on the industry.

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A highly scalable business model that provides a clear path to industry leadership. The business should not be dependent on undeveloped parts of the value chain, and its resources should support its industry ambition.

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The founding team should have a big vision, deep insights, unwavering passion, industry leadership, uncompromisable ethics, and a constant drive to learn and grow.

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What kind of investors do we work with?

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We work with corporate venture capital (CVC) arms of multinational companies in the space we invest in – materials, industrial, energy, manufacturing, and consumer goods companies. We work with CVCs to build win-win partnership between startups and corporates.

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We work with pensions and endowments of universities and institutes and deliver solid return so that the universities and institutes can continue to do what they do best – to support long-term scientific research and train next-generation leaders.

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Impact investors who are committed to sustainability and consider environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions. We work with impact investors to measure and maximize positive impacts of
world-class innovations.

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We work with financial investors who understand early-stage venture capital model for industrials and have allocations and long-term commitments to the space. We deliver solid and consistent financial returns so that their beneficiaries have meaningful exposure to future new industries that shape the world of their future generations.

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